1979 GLi 1.6 (110 Hp)

Brand

Volkswagen

Model

Golf

Generation

Volkswagen Golf I Cabrio

Modification

GLi 1.6 (110 Hp)

Body Type

Cabriolet

Start of production

1979, Mar

End of production

1982, Aug

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

40 l 10.57 US gal
8.8 UK gal

Engine displacement

1588 cm³ 96.91 cu. In.

Power

110 hp (at 6100 rpm)

Torque

140 Nm (at 5000 rpm) 103.26 lb. ft (at 5000 rpm)

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Top Speed

172 km/h 107 mph

Gearbox type

Manual

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

940 kg 2072.3 lbs

Length

3815 mm 150.2 in

Width

1630 mm 64.17 in

Doors

2

Seats

4

Wheel rims

5.5J x 13

Engine Model

EG

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Transverse

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

1588 cm³ 96.91 cu. In.

Power

110 hp (at 6100 rpm)

Torque

140 Nm (at 5000 rpm) 103.26 lb. ft (at 5000 rpm)

Number of cylinders

4

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

79.5 mm 3.13 in

Piston Stroke

80 mm 3.15 in

Compression ratio

9.5

Valvetrain

SOHC

Engine oil capacity

3.5 l 3.71 US qt
3.08 UK qt

Coolant

4.5 l 4.77 US qt
3.96 UK qt

Length

3815 mm 150.2 in

Width

1630 mm 64.17 in

Height

1395 mm 54.92 in

Wheelbase

2398 mm 94.41 in

Front track

1404 mm 55.28 in

Rear (Back) track

1372 mm 54.02 in

Ride height

117 mm 4.61 in

Turning diameter

10.3 m 33.79 ft

Drive Axle

Front wheel drive

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Disc

- Rear

Drum

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Suspension

- Front

Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar

- Rear

Transverse stabilizer, Trailing arm

Tire size

- Front

175/70 R13

Wheel rims

5.5J x 13

Kerb weight

940 kg 2072.3 lbs

Max. weight

1270 kg 2799.9 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

220 l 7.77 cu ft

- Max. roof load

330 kg 727.5 lbs

Max. trailer load with brakes

- 12%

1200 kg 2645.5 lbs

Max. trailer load w/out brakes

400 kg 881.8 lbs